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03MN2461

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

162,911 mi
Last recorded162,911 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration03MN2461
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 162,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis around fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear arch corroeded

both rear jacking points corroeded

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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03MN2461 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 03MN2461, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 03MN2461 registered?

03MN2461 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is 03MN2461 safe to buy?

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